1 O Father, Thou who hast created all In wisest love, we pray Look on this babe, who at Thy gracious call Is entering on life’s way Bend o’er him in Thy tenderness Thine image on his soul impress O Father, hear. 2 O Son of God, who diedst for us behold We bring our child to Thee Thou tender Shepherd, take him to Thy fold Thine own for aye to be Defend him through this earthly strife And lead him on the path of life O Son of God. 3 O Holy Ghost, who broodest O’er the wave Descend upon this child Give him undying life, his spirit lave With waters undefiled Grant him while yeta babe, to be A child of God, a home for Thee O Holy Ghost. 4 O Triune God, what Thou command’st is done We speak, but Thine the might This child hath scarce yet seen our earthly sun Yet pour on him Thy light In faith and hope, in joy and love Thou Sun of all below, above, O Triune God.